Union Elementary School

Summary:

Union Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Modoc, Indiana, serving 125 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Union School Corporation, which is ranked 308 out of 381 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Union Elementary School faces several challenges that set it apart from the surrounding schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.2%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Union Elementary has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 12.3% to 34.6% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. The school's test scores are consistently lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 21.84% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38.6%. Union Elementary also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.14% to 71.53% over the past few years, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to other nearby schools, such as Selma Elementary School, which is part of the Liberty-Perry Community School Corporation, Union Elementary consistently underperforms in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and overall school performance. The proximity of Union Elementary to Indiana Digital Elementary, a virtual public school that serves the same district, suggests that families may have the option to choose a virtual school alternative if they are dissatisfied with the performance of Union Elementary School.

Detail:

Public K-6

8707 W US Hwy 36
Modoc, IN 47358

(765) 853-5481

District: Union School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
784^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,527

Students who attend Union Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Union Junior & High School

Student/teacher ratio: 28.4

Number of students: 133

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.7%

Two or more races:

2.3%

African American:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Union Elementary School ranks worse than 77.6% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.47. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.7%), two or more races (2.3%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union Elementary School is 28.4. (See more...)

Compare Union Elementary School employs 4.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union Elementary School is $7,527.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Union Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Union School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Union School Corporation 323^rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Union Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	59.92	142^nd	326	56.4%
2005	55.93	475^th	959	50.5%
2006	48.61	571^st	961	40.6%
2007	29.72	783^rd	985	20.5%
2008	40.54	706^th	996	29.1%
2009	52.16	570^th	1003	43.2%
2010	65.16	372^nd	1009	63.1%
2011	67.97	324^th	1025	68.4%
2012	80.55	137^th	1015	86.5%
2013	64.47	403^rd	1035	61.1%
2014	83.05	84^th	1036	91.9%
2015	48.59	613^th	1040	41.1%
2016	45.92	669^th	1046	36.0%
2017	46.00	629^th	1033	39.1%
2018	7.96	953^rd	1027	7.2%
2019	24.31	826^th	1031	19.9%
2021	33.60	721^st	1016	29.0%
2022	27.09	766^th	1020	24.9%
2023	33.88	688^th	1016	32.3%
2024	22.47	784^th	1010	22.4%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Union Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	336	0	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	344
1989	336	0	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
1990	305	1	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
1991	297	0	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
1992	269	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	271
1993	256	0	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
1994	265	1	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
1995	263	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	4	274
1996	263	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	4	274
1997	260	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	262
1998	268	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
1999	240	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
2000	251	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	254
2001	269	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	272
2002	265	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
2003	265	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
2004	277	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	278
2005	266	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
2006	263	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
2007	252	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	254
2008	212	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	214
2009	213	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	3	222
2010	192	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	2	199
2011	184	0	2	2	0	0	3	0	191
2012	174	0	1	5	0	0	4	0	184
2013	161	0	0	3	0	0	4	0	168
2014	164	0	0	1	0	0	6	0	171
2015	155	0	0	3	0	0	4	0	162
2016	118	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	120
2017	120	0	0	3	0	0	2	0	125
2018	367	47	3	22	1	0	22	0	462
2019	131	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	134
2020	118	0	1	4	0	0	1	0	124
2021	136	1	1	2	0	1	3	0	144
2022	143	1	0	11	0	2	2	0	159
2023	119	1	0	1	0	2	2	0	125
2024	126	2	0	2	0	0	3	0	133

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Union Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	344	19.7	17.4	0
1989	347	20.6	16.8	19.6
1990	317	20.3	15.6	22.4
1991	308	20.3	15.1	19.5
1992	271	19.8	13.6	24.4
1993	270	n/a	0.0	48.1
1994	274	16.9	16.2	23.7
1995	274	17.4	15.7	16.7
1996	274	17.4	15.7	16.7
1997	262	15.6	16.8	24.5
1998	268	16.4	16.3	25.7
1999	243	17.3	14.0	33.7
2000	254	17.0	14.9	29.1
2001	272	17.0	16.0	30.5
2002	266	16.7	15.9	32.3
2003	266	16.7	15.9	32.3
2004	278	14.4	19.3	31.3
2005	266	15.2	17.5	41.4
2006	263	14.4	18.3	31.9
2007	254	n/a	n/a	50.4
2008	214	15.1	14.2	49.1
2009	222	15.0	14.8	56.2
2010	199	15.2	13.0	55.3
2011	191	14.9	12.8	61.8
2012	184	15.0	12.2	64.7
2013	168	10.0	16.8	60.7
2014	171	9.0	19.0	57.3
2015	162	10.0	16.2	64.8
2016	120	8.0	15.0	65
2017	125	9.0	13.8	61.6
2018	462	27.9	16.5	62.6
2019	134	10.6	12.5	73.9
2020	124	11.0	11.2	53.2
2021	144	11.6	12.4	71.5
2022	159	11.0	14.4	42.1
2023	125	10.3	12.1	64
2024	133	4.6	28.4	17.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Union Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	344	19.7	17.4	0
1989	347	20.6	16.8	19.6
1990	317	20.3	15.6	22.4
1991	308	20.3	15.1	19.5
1992	271	19.8	13.6	24.4
1993	270	n/a	0.0	48.1
1994	274	16.9	16.2	23.7
1995	274	17.4	15.7	16.7
1996	274	17.4	15.7	16.7
1997	262	15.6	16.8	24.5
1998	268	16.4	16.3	25.7
1999	243	17.3	14.0	33.7
2000	254	17.0	14.9	29.1
2001	272	17.0	16.0	30.5
2002	266	16.7	15.9	32.3
2003	266	16.7	15.9	32.3
2004	278	14.4	19.3	31.3
2005	266	15.2	17.5	41.4
2006	263	14.4	18.3	31.9
2007	254	n/a	n/a	50.4
2008	214	15.1	14.2	49.1
2009	222	15.0	14.8	56.2
2010	199	15.2	13.0	55.3
2011	191	14.9	12.8	61.8
2012	184	15.0	12.2	64.7
2013	168	10.0	16.8	60.7
2014	171	9.0	19.0	57.3
2015	162	10.0	16.2	64.8
2016	120	8.0	15.0	65
2017	125	9.0	13.8	61.6
2018	462	27.9	16.5	62.6
2019	134	10.6	12.5	73.9
2020	124	11.0	11.2	53.2
2021	144	11.6	12.4	71.5
2022	159	11.0	14.4	42.1
2023	125	10.3	12.1	64
2024	133	4.6	28.4	17.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Union Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$835 (2.8%)	$28,645 (97.2%)	$29,480
2020	$1,480 (22.1%)	$5,217 (77.9%)	$6,697
2021	$2,670 (33.8%)	$5,232 (66.2%)	$7,902
2022	$1,574 (20.9%)	$5,952 (79.1%)	$7,526

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 826^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 688^th of 1016 Elementary schools	12.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Union Elementary School)	16.7	16.7	0%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Union School Corporation)	16.5	13.9	2.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Union Elementary School)	58.3	44.4	13.9%
3rd Grade Math (Union School Corporation)	21.9	17.1	4.8%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Union Elementary School)	31.6	20	11.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Union School Corporation)	24.3	14.4	9.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Union Elementary School)	52.6	40	12.6%
4th Grade Math (Union School Corporation)	21.1	9.8	11.3%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Union Elementary School)	31.6	30	1.6%
4th Grade Science (Union School Corporation)	24	10.9	13.1%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Union Elementary School)	38.1	20	18.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Union School Corporation)	17.6	10.8	6.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Union Elementary School)	33.3	20	13.3%
5th Grade Math (Union School Corporation)	14.5	3.2	11.3%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Union Elementary School)	19	26.7	7.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Union School Corporation)	18.9	6.7	12.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Union Elementary School)	21.4	35.3	13.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Union School Corporation)	22.3	14.3	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Union Elementary School)	21.4	23.5	2.1%
6th Grade Math (Union School Corporation)	12.1	5.2	6.9%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Union Elementary School)	0	41.2	41.2%
6th Grade Science (Union School Corporation)	25.4	12.2	13.2%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	134	125	6.7%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	131	119	9.2%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.9%	64%	9.9%

Schools Near Union Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Union Elementary School	Public	K-6	8707 W US Hwy 36	Modoc	47358	Randolph County	Union School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(765) 853-5481	133	5	28.4	17.3%	126 (94.7%)	2 (1.5%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	22.5	784^th of 1010 public elementary schools	22.4%		33.9	688^th of 1016 public elementary schools	32.3%	96	25.0	18.5	22.7	22.7	21.8	50.0	29.6	22.7	14.3	27.9	13.6	$7,527	$1,574	$5,952
Indiana Digital Elementary	Public, Virtual	K-6	8707 W Hwy Us 36	Modoc	47358	Randolph County	Union School Corporation	No	No	Yes	Yes	(765) 204-2224	2,119	88	24.1	26.3%	1,294 (61.1%)	453 (21.4%)	221 (10.4%)	15 (0.7%)	18 (0.8%)	2 (0.1%)	116 (5.5%)	6.9	973^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	3.7%		8.1	945^th of 1016 public elementary schools	7.0%	28	10.1	13.2	11.3	13.0	12.0	10.2	9.9	6.0	2.3	6.4	7.1	$6,173	$37	$6,136
Hagerstown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	299 N Sycamore St	Hagerstown	47346	Wayne County	Nettle Creek School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 489-4555	650	44	14.7	46.8%	601 (92.5%)	4 (0.6%)	27 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (2.3%)	62.6	383^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	62.1%		57	461^st of 1016 public elementary schools	54.6%	78	38.8	38.6	44.2	46.8	42.3	56.3	49.4	34.9	41.5	45.2	53.5	$9,591	$1,000	$8,590
Monroe Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10421 W Sr 32	Parker City	47368	Randolph County	Monroe Central School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 468-7725	646	41	15.9	49.2%	601 (93.0%)	3 (0.5%)	16 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.0%)	61.3	396^th of 1010 public elementary schools	60.8%		63.2	374^th of 1016 public elementary schools	63.2%	22	35.4	31.3	37.5	45.1	37.2	56.6	48.8	53.8	54.9	53.7	41.3	$9,066	$870	$8,195
Randolph Southern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3 Rebel Dr	Lynn	47355	Randolph County	Randolph Southern School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 874-1141	300	26	11.5	58.3%	275 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.0%)	61.6	394^th of 1010 public elementary schools	61.0%		59.9	417^th of 1016 public elementary schools	59.0%	23	31.0	32.3	59.3	43.2	40.2	52.4	41.9	63.0	48.7	51.1	44.4	$8,808	$849	$7,959
Blue River Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4713 N Viking Trail	New Castle	47362	Henry County	Blue River Valley Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 836-4851	317	27	11.9	54.9%	293 (92.4%)	5 (1.6%)	9 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	49.3	533^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	47.2%		45.1	586^th of 1016 public elementary schools	42.3%	53	23.1	46.3	33.3	25.7	32.4	51.3	75.6	33.3	17.1	46.0	42.4	$12,298	$2,304	$9,994
Willard Elementary School	Public	3-5	615 W South St	Winchester	47394	Randolph County	Randolph Central School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 584-9171	233	17	13.7	61.8%	204 (87.6%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (5.2%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.7%)	46.1	570^th of 1010 public elementary schools	43.6%		53.9	493^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	51.5%	77	33.7	42.0	30.8		35.2	43.4	43.5	34.6		40.4	37.2	$9,683	$1,599	$8,084
O R Baker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	600 S Oak St	Winchester	47394	Randolph County	Randolph Central School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 584-5581	329	22	15.3	51.4%	280 (85.1%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.7%)								(n/a)												$8,907	$1,645	$7,262
Selma Elementary School	Public	K-5	200 S East St	Selma	47383	Delaware County	Liberty-Perry Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 282-2455	547	32	17.0		497 (90.9%)	5 (0.9%)	16 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.9%)	82.5	158^th of 1010 public elementary schools	84.4%		84.9	128^th of 1016 public elementary schools	87.4%	30	44.1	68.0	57.1		57.0	65.5	78.4	55.1		66.3	45.9	$9,062	$1,109	$7,953
Wilbur Wright Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1950 Washington St	New Castle	47362	Henry County	New Castle Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 521-7217	327	24	13.8	68.8%	271 (82.9%)	4 (1.2%)	22 (6.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.6%)	41.4	613^th of 1010 public elementary schools	39.3%		57.7	447^th of 1016 public elementary schools	56.0%	166	32.1	36.4	31.2		33.1	46.4	40.0	27.9		37.8	34.4	$11,727	$2,380	$9,348

Frequently Asked Questions about Union Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Union Elementary School?

Students at Union Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Union Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 133 students attended Union Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Union Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Union Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Union Junior & High School

What district is Union Elementary School in?

Union School Corporation

Is Union Elementary School a good school?

Union Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.4% of Indiana elementary schools.

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